Circular Walks

We have some of the best walks in the Yorkshire Dales, easily accessed from town and villages. Arrive by bus, train or car and within minutes you can be enjoying walking along some of the many footpaths and bridleways in Craven.

Buckden - Cray - Hubberholme [737kb]Distance: 7km (4 miles) Time: a minimum of 11/2 hoursAscent/descent: strenuous climb at the start. Accessibility: the steep climb out of Buckden is rough and rocky in places. The riverside path can get muddy in places.Car Parking: Buckden car park, .

Grassington Woods Walk [751kb]Distance: 7.5km (4.5 miles) Time: a minimum of 2 hoursAccessibility: a moderate walk with a significant climb up into Grass Wood. The riverside path can get wet muddy underfoot. The path through Grass Wood is rough and rocky in places. Car parking: Parking in Grassington

Janet's Foss and Malham Cove [285kb]Distance: 6.3km (3.9 miles) Time: a minimum of 11/2 hoursAccessibility: the valley bottom path can be boggy when wet. Some sections are rough with rocky outcrops and tree roots. The limestone pavement at Malham Cove should be crossed with care. Car parking: Car Parking Malham

Skipton Woods TrailDistance: 4km (2.5 miles) Time: 1 hourAccessibility: Along the canal towpath into the woods, pathways for most of the route gentle slopes , some steps. Car Parking:Parking in Skipton

Sharphaw WalkDistance: 11.4km (4 miles) Time: 2 hoursAccessibility: A half day walk on the southern fringe of the Yorkshire Dales National Park near Skipton. The route includes a gradual ascent of Flasby Fell before return across its southern slopes.